Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

America’s Pioneer Kindergarten

By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 26, 2016

1. America’s Pioneer Kindergarten Marker

Inscription. Miss Caroline Louise Frankenberg (1806- 1882)
brought the kindergarten concept from Germany to
Columbus in 1836. She returned to Germany for
further study, then established the school at the
S.E. corner of Rich and Pearl Alley in 1858.
The Kindergarten (“Children's Garden”) is based
on the philosophy of Friedrich Froebel who
emphasized the importance of children’s play
and active involvement in learning.

Location. 39° 57.451′ N, 82° 59.906′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. Marker is on East Rich Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27 E Rich Street, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America.

Marker can be seen in front of COTA parking garage, looking across Rich Street to the south

By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 26, 2016

4. America’s Pioneer Kindergarten Marker

Portrait of Caroline Louise Frankenberg, on the marker

By Rev. Ronald Irick, April 26, 2016

5. America’s Pioneer Kindergarten Marker

Silhouette on marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 27, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.